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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

United States

Orange County, California Area

Greater San Diego Area

Established and executed security best practices for Lockheed Martin's Global Sustainment line of business (LOB). Managed physical security, 24/7 guard operations, COMSEC account, investigations, business continuity and crisis management. Interfaced with DoD customers, DSS, internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate protection measures are in place to protect people, property, critical technologies and sensitive information.

Greater San Diego Area

Executed and directed security best practices, policies, and procedures with risk management approach that added value to Cubic Global Defense. Implemented business security standards that achieved ROI financially and administratively to bring about economies of scale, operational efficiencies, process improvements and automated services for improved customer service. Practiced critical thinking, executive planning, and new approaches to deliver best-in-class security services. Implemented effective physical security standards and performed gap analysis to better protect people, property, information and reputation. Lead and directed compliance and general security services, 24/7 guard operations, and audits. Identified and corrected risks to information systems and improved overall state of security program by mitigating risks and reducing costs. Developed cross-training to expand staff roles and opportunities, and collaborated with human resources to improve security job family for job growth and promotional opportunities. Created and rolled-out corporate-wide Insider Threat Training program.

East Hartford, Ct

Lead a team of security professionals in the area national security under the cognizance of various U.S. government customers and the National Industrial Security Program. Implemented the NISPOM, DoD Manual 5205.07, Volumes 1-4, JAFAN, and other directives in the protection of national security information in a multi-layered, facility infrastructure. Directed a large portfolio of highly complex special access programs and collateral level activities. Developed and implemented security policies and procedures across the East Hartford area and Oklahoma City with support services to other Pratt & Whitney locations. Implemented risk management strategies to protect company and government assets. Developed process improvements to bring about greater value, reduced costs, and enterprise-wide best practices and economies of scale. Supervised areas of Centers of Excellence (CoE) that achieved better ROI, increased efficiencies, and improved customer service. Project focused and vision oriented leader to ensure overall security infrastructure is aligned with corporate vision and objectives. Designed various security programs across the organization to protect national security and company assets, people, property and the organization’s reputation. Worked closely with internal and external customers on investigative matters involving theft, security breaches, export violations, and other policy and compliance matters across the enterprise. Implemented individual development plans (IDPs) and performance objectives for staff and developed employee engagement initiatives to ensure retention and employee development. Collaborated with senior leadership and executive level management on all matters impacting security best practices, procedures, and strategic planning initiatives to deliver best in class security programs.

Huntsville, Al

Served as program security manager and site lead for ManTech’s security services contract with the Missile Defense Agency’s Special Programs Division. Lead a team of security professionals in providing support services in areas of physical security, information system security, personnel security, document control, auditing, security education and training, and investigations under applicable JAFAN regulations. Provided oversight and support for day-to-day operations under the guidance of program security director (PSD) and served as PSD in his absence. Collaborated with other internal support services to include MDA Special Security Office, Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO), and assigned contractors. Responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of MDA/SP standard operating procedures and processes. Conducted self-inspections and performed site surveys of contractors to ensure compliance with JAFAN and other applicable directives. Interfaced with program office senior leaders on security best practices to ensure mission success and implemented process improvements to stream-line operations and provide greater efficiencies. Assisted PMO with strategic planning in developing security direction for MDA’s Ballistic Missile Defense System.

Vice Chairman, North Alabama Chapter, 2014Certification Chairman, North Alabama Chapter, 2013 - 2014

Executive Council Member, Mid-South Chapter, 2011San Diego Chapter Treasurer, 1995 - 1996

Huntsville, Al

Responsible for execution and planning of security policy and development. Serve on the executive staff team for project management, corporate strategic planning, and relocation of corporate headquarters and implementation of a new fully-integrated access control system. Designated as corporate facility security officer (FSO) for overseeing the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), security education and training programs as well as defensive security and foreign travel requirements and briefings. Served as primary SME for the corporation on security best practices.

Huntsville, Alabama

Managed the National Industrial Security Program of the Systems and Technology Solutions Business Unit to include SAP, SCI, and COMSEC oversight. Served as FSO for the Huntsville campus with 2300 cleared employees and 70 information systems. As regional security manager, led a team of security professionals consisting of an information systems security manager (ISSM), an information systems security officer (ISSO), two FSO’s, three security specialists, and a personnel security administrator. Directed an annual operating budget and served on SAIC Security Council to guide corporate strategic direction. Provided leadership in recruiting, hiring, and team development. Collaborated with senior leaders within and across business units, government customers, other contractors, local and federal law enforcement to advance corporate and community goals. Provided vision and mission planning consistent with company strategic goals. Lead audits and self-inspections of cleared offices to ensure government compliance. Implemented initiatives to prevent loss of assets, improve processes, achieve greater efficiencies, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and eliminate redundancies. Developed security policies, procedures, instructions, awareness, and training.

Greater San Diego Area

Facility Security Officer with responsibility of managing physical security, personnel security, document control, classification management, and investigations. Implemented security education and training programs on the protection of classified material and proprietary information. Served as the contractor program security officer (CPSO) for oversight of Navy special access programs. Managed a staff and onsite contracted guard service.

Greater San Diego Area

Provided security support for 102 cleared facilities. Assisted FSO’s with developing and managing an effective security program through on-site assistance and audits, and briefed local facility management and security staff on security issues. Conducted on-site physical security surveys to improve overall security infrastructure to better protect, people, property, and critical technology. Managed a team of support staff.

Greater San Diego Area

Managed the classification management operations supporting 102 cleared locations. Interfaced with all DoD customers and subcontractors in areas of subcontracts management, classified material retention, and security guidance for classified procurements. Conducted training seminars at corporate workshops and supervised staff. Implemented process improvements using TQM philosophy.

Greater San Diego Area

Managed the classification management and physical security operations for the Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM) special access program. Provided classification management review of all contracts and subcontracts, supervision of personnel security, and conducted investigations of security incidents and violations.